Posted in Insurance law,Personal injury on August 30, 2022
Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of serious injuries and emergency room visits in West Virginia each year. If a slip and fall takes place on property that is under the care of a homeowner’s association (HOA), the HOA may face liability for the victim’s injuries and medical bills. If you need to… read more
Posted in Insurance law on February 11, 2021
You should always count on your insurance company that they are making good on their promises according to the policy you pay for. However, insurance carriers can be notoriously difficult to deal with when a legitimate claim is made. Under the law, insurance companies are required to maintain good faith practices when dealing with their… read more
Posted in Insurance law on February 9, 2021
Anytime an insurance company wrongfully denies a claim, they are acting in bad faith. The insurance policy between the insurance company and the insured is considered a contract that requires the company to act in good faith. Insurance companies often try to deny a claim for any reason they can or underpay for a claim…. read more
Posted in Insurance law on November 30, 2020
You may not expect any roadblocks to obtaining insurance benefits for an accident or injury in West Virginia. Filing an insurance claim and following the agent’s directions should lead to a positive outcome. Unfortunately, insurance companies primarily want to save money. This can mean finding any reason to deny an insurance claim. Learn the most… read more
Posted in Car accident,Insurance law on February 17, 2020
It is normal as the victim of a serious accident to be anxious about when you will receive a settlement check. You may be struggling with the costs of medical bills and property repairs while trying to focus on healing. Unfortunately, waiting for an insurance company to fulfill its duty is a common part of… read more
Posted in Insurance law,Personal injury on November 29, 2019
As an injured person, you can claim two types of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are specific losses you suffered in the accident, such as the exact value of medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages, or general damages, are harder to quantify. Non-economic damages refer to your pain and suffering, emotional distress,… read more
Posted in Car accident,Insurance law on April 15, 2019
After a car accident, you will have multiple conversations with a representative from your insurance company. Most of the conversations will involve an insurance adjuster. However, many people are unaware of the function of an insurance adjuster, and still more are unsure regarding what to say to the adjuster. Before speaking with your insurance company,… read more
Posted in Car accident,Insurance law,Trucking accident on March 1, 2019
If you have recently experienced a car accident, one of the first things you likely did was report the accident to your insurance company. After all, the insurance company works for you, right? While this is partially true – insurance companies exist to ensure you are able to receive compensation for property damages and injuries… read more
Posted in Car accident,Car collision,Insurance law on February 4, 2019
After an auto accident in West Virginia, one of the first questions will be: who is at fault? Determining fault is a critical step toward obtaining compensation for your property damages and medical bills. In West Virginia, you cannot even file an auto insurance claim until you have determined who was at fault for your… read more
Posted in Insurance law,Personal injury,Uncategorized on May 23, 2018
The lawyers at Manchin Injury Law Group have gotten hundreds of questions from personal injury clients over the years. We’re here to answer all the questions you might have about your case, starting with the following top 19 FAQs: 1. What Is Personal Injury Law? Personal injury law permits claimants to seek financial recovery for… read more
